Nancy Beatrice Harrell

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JOHNSON CITY - Nancy Bea Gibson, 81, of Johnson City ascended into Heaven on Wednesday, December 14, 2017.

She was born in Mitchell County, NC to the late Earl and Nada Harrell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Kelly Thomas Gibson and her siblings, A.J. Harrell, Don Harrell, Hazel Lewis and Jean Goode.

Nancy was a member of Munsey United Methodist Church where she particularly enjoyed the contemporary services. Nancy's first real job was that of a proud United Sates Army wife, accompanying her husband to to a variety of posts including Wiesbaden, Germany, Fort Richardson, Alaska and Fort Benning, GA where they raised their family. Nancy's passion led her to enjoy numerous positions within social services occupations. Nancy retired in 2016 from the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House where she served as a weekend house manager and volunteer for 15 years. Prior to her service with SARMH, Nancy was a beloved member of the Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter staff. Nancy was honored to participate in the VA Mountain Home "No Veteran Dies Alone" program.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ginger Medlock and husband Steve of Gray, TN, Connie Spence and husband Hugh of Arlington, Texas and grandchildren Elizabeth Spence of Arlington, TX and Chandler Spence and wife Kimberly of Nashville, TN.

The family will gather to receive friends on Tuesday, December, 19, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until a celebration of Nancy's life beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Tetrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Johnson City with Pastor Michael Lester officiating. A graveside service will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:20 p.m. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Nancy's daughters wish to thank the entire staff of The Courtyards Senior Living Facility in Johnson City, the Wellmont Hospice Team, Rev. Mark Goodin, Rev. Patty Muse of Munsey Memorial UMC, Parrish nurse Lindy Kinser RN, and her special and loving friends and family members.

Nancy married Kelly Thomas Gibson, Jr. on 17 Jan 1953 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Kelly (son of Kelly Thomas Gibson, Sr. and Margaret McAmis) was born on 9 Mar 1932; died on 19 Dec 2012 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]